I wish I had something like a chip in my brain that would record casual conversations. Some of my best humor and wit comes at those times. That's where my personal quotes come from today ... "Never let it be known you need a kick in the rear, for motivation ... you may have more willing participants than you think!"~nr lenz"It's all right to let frustration lead to procrastination, but do not quit." ~nr lenz

"The strong are those who face and overcome adversities in life, without the veil of self-pity to motivate them." ~nr lenz Not having extra money for lessons, I often teach myself, which is quite a task in itself. Today I had a conversation about learning, and the frustration until the "light goes on"! Sometimes I let frustration get in my way, and I quit trying. This is not a good thing. It's kind of like when I want to have a "pity pat" party, a situation will be presented to me to make me aware of my folly. For example, a customer who comes in and shares a story of severe illness or death; or I may be frustrated trying to learn something on a keyboard, or about drumming and want to watch some You Tube videos and the ones I "happen" upon might be someone drumming with only one arm, or someone playing beautifully on a keyboard with only two fingers.